SOCIETY, Literature
Asha Bhosle’s indelible legacy in Nepali Music
Asha Bhosle’s indelible legacy in Nepali Music
The death of legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle at the age of 92 has not only marked the end of an era in Indian music but also left an irreplaceable imprint on Nepali music. Beyond India, Bhosle’s contribution to Nepali music remains deeply significant. Her association with Nepali s...
Apr 12, 2026
POLITICS
Education Minister Pokharel declares assets worth over Rs 241.6 million
Education Minister Pokharel declares assets worth over Rs 24...
According to the statement, Pokharel owns a two-and-a-half-storey house in Kathmandu valued at Rs 40 million. He also owns six aana of land in Mulpani worth Rs 50 million and one kattha of land in Morang valued at Rs 10 million.
Apr 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt moves to amend Public Procurement Act 2007, draft open for public feedback
Govt moves to amend Public Procurement Act 2007, draft open...
In line with Section 6(2) of the Legislation Act 2021, which requires draft bills to be made public for feedback, the Office published the initial draft of the “Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill” on April 8. Public opinions and suggestions are being collected until April 14.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Man arrested in Siraha with 19 kg cannabis while attempting to smuggle it to India
Man arrested in Siraha with 19 kg cannabis while attempting...
He was travelling with the cannabis on a motorcycle and an auto-rickshaw when he was intercepted by security personnel.
Apr 12, 2026
POLITICS
PM Balen Shah declares Rs 14.6 million in bank deposits, cites social media as income sour...
PM Balen Shah declares Rs 14.6 million in bank deposits, cit...
According to the statement, Prime Minister Shah owns houses and land in Kathmandu and Dhanusha. He holds nine aanas of land in Kathmandu and 1.2 bighas of land in Dhanusha, along with additional nine bighas of land in Mahottari.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Media Compact signed to advance gender-responsive reporting in Nepali media
Media Compact signed to advance gender-responsive reporting...
UN Women, in partnership with the Media Advocacy Group (MAG), has concluded a Media Compact signing ceremony in Kathmandu, marking a step towards promoting gender-responsive and inclusive media practices in Nepal, with a particular focus on women in politics.
Apr 12, 2026
POLITICS
Home Minister Sudan Gurung holds Rs 43.1 million in share investments
Home Minister Sudan Gurung holds Rs 43.1 million in share in...
Home Minister Sudan Gurung has invested over Rs 43.1 million in the share market, according to property details made public by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. The disclosure, released on Sunday, shows that Gurung’s total share market investment stands at Rs 43,1...
Apr 12, 2026
WORLD
Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz after Iran talks fail
Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz after Iran talks fail
US President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block key Gulf sea lane the Strait of Hormuz, furious with Iran's refusal to surrender its nuclear ambitions after peace talks broke down without agreement.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Two held with illicit money in Sarlahi
Two held with illicit money in Sarlahi
The central police newsroom informed that those arrested were Krishna Kumar Paswan, 23, and Shiva Narayan Mahato, 41, from Chandranagar Rural Municipality-4 of Sarlahi district.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Two killed in Tanahun road accident
Two killed in Tanahun road accident
The accident occurred at Gachhepani in Shuklagandaki Municipality-5 when a Toyota car (Ba 11 Cha 7365), en route to Kathmandu from Pokhara, crossed the road divider and struck a scooter (Ga 19 Pa 2988) coming from the opposite direction in its lane, according to the District Police Office.
Apr 12, 2026